Utah Water Rights

Utah Water Rights

Each state has valuable water resources. Inside the Department of Natural Resources, lies the Division of Water Rights. They delegate and distribute natural water resources to the state’s population as requested. In Utah, you must own a water right to use and...
Bankruptcy- What Property Can You Keep in a Chapter 7?

Bankruptcy- What Property Can You Keep in a Chapter 7?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy could also be known as liquidation, or straight bankruptcy. It requires the court to appoint a trustee. Who then takes your assets, sells them, and distributes the money to creditors who have filed the proper claims. They cannot receive payment without correct claims filed. Being the most common type of bankruptcy filed in the U.S., chapter 7 is still complex.

Estate Planning- Asset Protection Planning Methods

Estate Planning- Asset Protection Planning Methods

An asset is anything already of value, or a resource of value that can be turned into cash at any time. Assets may be owned by individuals, companies, or the government. It may contain economic value, or future benefit. Future cash benefit assets may be something such as a company, or a patent. So how do you determine the different categories of assets?